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Mar 27, 2015
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Components
- tags, readers and antennas
- staff stations
- self checkout stations
- inventory wand
- return chute
- sortation equipment
- EAS (electronic article surveillance)
pedestals
An Overview of RFID Standards
Technology Standards• ISO 15693• ISO 18000• MIT epc
Application Standards• GTAG – Supply Chain (EAN/UCC)• ANSI MH 10.8.4 – Returnable Containers & Pallets• ANSI MH 10.8.8 – Parcels, Packages, & Flat Mail• ISO 18185 – Freight Containers/Electric Seals• AIAG – Automotive Industry• UPU – Universal Postal Union• IATA – Airline Industry
Two types of RFID Standards
RFID Technology Standards
Define 3 things :• Physical Layer• Protocols• Anti-collision
All these relate to the “Air Interface”between the reader
and the tag
Dominance of 13.56MHz in Standards
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Ticketing Mifare (Type A)
Access Control
ISO 18000
MIT (ePC)
GTAG
ISO 15693
ISO 14443
Retail &logistics
Retail &logistics
Any application
ITEMTAGGING
PALLETTAGGING
ISO For Libraries
ISO 18000 is the standard for RFID applications
No ISO standard exists for libraries because there is no definition of:
The memory size
Data formats within the memory
Security features
TAGSYS readers able to read any ISO chips
Tags
- for books
- for DVD/CD's
- for VHS tapes
- Magnetic media (VHS tapes, cassette
tapes) preservation
- no EM equipment (sometimes)
Data storage on the tag
- Itemid
- theft bit
- shelving information
- date of circulation
Improved staff transactions
- no barcode hunting
- no EM strip to process (well,
sometimes)
Self checkout stations
- issues with barcoded material and
barcoded patron card
- height makes a difference
- kids love it
- increased circulation (reduced lines)
Bulk transactions
- multiple item checkin
- multiple item checkout
FASTRAC Inventory Control
BenefitsLibraries collection management easier, faster, and more accurate
Dual-mode inventory controlAllows libraries to leverage the reporting facilities of the ILS
Allows libraries to conduct real-time inventory
Search mode allows for quick identification and processing of requests or weeding
Assists in easy identification of branch rotation collection
Ergonomic design prevents injury by preventing the need to bend or extend
Return chute
- auto checkin
- holds detection
Mechanical sorting
- reduced costs (compared to barcodes)
Manual sortation
- audio and visual cues
FASTRAC Security GatesFeatures
Can detect multiple items, multiple material types at the same time
Free-running anti-collision provides rapid response
Directly interrogates RFID tag for security encoding
Offers both visual & audible alarms
Can be implemented in a variety of styles
Implementation
- “Plug-in” vs. Server based solution
Tagging time
- 2083 items per 8 hour shift (helps to be
already handling material)
- Three cents per item.
Are barcodes still needed?
- interlibrary loans
- there’s still a need for itemids
- phone in renewals
- barcodes guarantee uniqueness
Industry involvement
- Baker & Taylor, Inc. (Charlotte, NC)
- Academic Book Center (Portland, OR)
(Blackwell's Book Services)
- BWI (Book Wholesalers Inc.)
(Lexington, KY) (A Follett Corporation
Company)
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